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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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