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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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