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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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