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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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