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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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