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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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