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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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