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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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