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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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