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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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