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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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