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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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