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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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