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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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