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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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