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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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