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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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