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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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