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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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