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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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