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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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