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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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