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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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