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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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