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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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