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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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