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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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