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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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