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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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