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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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