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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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