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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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