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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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