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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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