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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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