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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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