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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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