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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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