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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores 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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