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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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