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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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