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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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