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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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