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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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