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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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