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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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