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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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