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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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