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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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