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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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