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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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