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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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