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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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