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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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