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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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