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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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