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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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