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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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