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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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