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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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