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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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