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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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