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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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