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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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