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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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