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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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