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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers 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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