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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the 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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