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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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