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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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