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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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