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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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