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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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