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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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