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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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