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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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