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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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