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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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