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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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