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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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