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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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