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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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