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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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