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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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