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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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