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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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