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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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