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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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