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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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