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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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