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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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