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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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