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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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