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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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