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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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