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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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