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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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