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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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