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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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