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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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