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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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