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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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