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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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