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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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