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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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