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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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