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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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