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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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