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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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