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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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