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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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