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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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