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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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