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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations 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. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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