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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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