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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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