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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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