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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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