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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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