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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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