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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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