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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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