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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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