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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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