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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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