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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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