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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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