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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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