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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses 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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