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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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