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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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