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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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