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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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