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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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