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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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