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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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