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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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