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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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