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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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