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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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