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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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