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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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