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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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