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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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