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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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