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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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