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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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