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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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