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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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