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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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