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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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