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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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