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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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