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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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