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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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