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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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