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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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