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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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