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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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