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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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