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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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