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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts 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 resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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