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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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