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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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