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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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