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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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