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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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