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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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