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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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