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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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