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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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