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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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