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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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