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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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