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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important 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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