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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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