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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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