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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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