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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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