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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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