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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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