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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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