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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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