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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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