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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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