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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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