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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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