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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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