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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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