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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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