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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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