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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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