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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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