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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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