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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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