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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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