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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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