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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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