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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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