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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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