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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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