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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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