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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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