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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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