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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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