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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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