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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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