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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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