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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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