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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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