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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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