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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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