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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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