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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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