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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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