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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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