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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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