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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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