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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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