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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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