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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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