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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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