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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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