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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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