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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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