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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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