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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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