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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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