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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major 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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