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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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