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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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