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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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