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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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