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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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