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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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