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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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