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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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