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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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