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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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