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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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