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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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