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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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