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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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