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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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