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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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