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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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