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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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