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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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