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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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