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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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