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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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