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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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