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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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