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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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