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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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