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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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