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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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