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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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