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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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