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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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