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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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