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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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