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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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