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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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