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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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