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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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