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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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