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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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