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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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