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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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