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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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