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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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