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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the 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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