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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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