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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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