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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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