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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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