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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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