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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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