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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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