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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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