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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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