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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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