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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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