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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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