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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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