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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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