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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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