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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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