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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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