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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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