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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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