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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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