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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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