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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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