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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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