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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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