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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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