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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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