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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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