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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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