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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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