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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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