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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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