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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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