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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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