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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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