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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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