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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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