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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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