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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the 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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