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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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