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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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