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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies 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 participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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