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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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