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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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