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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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