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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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