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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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