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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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