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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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