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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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