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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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