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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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