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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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