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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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