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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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