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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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