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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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