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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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