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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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