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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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