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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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