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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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