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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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