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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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