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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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