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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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