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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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