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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the 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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