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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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