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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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