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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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