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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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