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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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