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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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