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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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