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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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