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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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