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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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