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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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