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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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