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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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