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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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