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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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