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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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