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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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