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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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