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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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