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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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