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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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