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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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