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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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