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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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