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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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