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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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