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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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