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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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