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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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