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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key 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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