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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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