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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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