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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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