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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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