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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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