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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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