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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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