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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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