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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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