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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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