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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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