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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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