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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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