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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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