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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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