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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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