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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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