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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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