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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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