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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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