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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)