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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies 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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