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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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