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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major 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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