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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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