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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling 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 sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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