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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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