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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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