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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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