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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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