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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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