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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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