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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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