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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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