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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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