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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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