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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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