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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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