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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge 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 studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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