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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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