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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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