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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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