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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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