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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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