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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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