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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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