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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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