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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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