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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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