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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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