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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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