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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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