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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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