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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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