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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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