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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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