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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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