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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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