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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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