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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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