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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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