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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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