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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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