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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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