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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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