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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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