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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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