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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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