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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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