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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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