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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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