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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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