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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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