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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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