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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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