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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers 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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