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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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