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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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