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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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