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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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