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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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