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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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