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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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