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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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