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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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