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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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