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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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