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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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