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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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