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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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