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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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