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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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