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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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