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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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