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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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