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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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