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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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