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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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