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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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