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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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