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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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