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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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