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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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