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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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