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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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