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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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