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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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