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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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