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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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