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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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