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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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