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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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