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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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