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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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