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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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