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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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