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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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