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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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