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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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