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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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