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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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