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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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