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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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