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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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