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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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