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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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