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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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