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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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