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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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