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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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