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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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