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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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