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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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