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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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