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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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