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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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