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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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