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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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