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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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