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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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