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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire 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 educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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