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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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